This bill amends and reenacts R.S. 13:2602 and enacts R.S. 13:2586(C)(9) to redefine the jurisdiction and district boundaries of the justice of the peace courts in East Baton Rouge Parish. The bill specifies the composition of six distinct districts based on precincts within the parish, replacing previous language that did not delineate these boundaries. Additionally, it establishes that the elected justices of the peace and constables will be chosen from these newly defined districts starting in the 2026 elections.

Furthermore, the bill grants justice of the peace courts in East Baton Rouge Parish concurrent jurisdiction with the city courts over eviction cases involving residential or commercial tenants, provided the monthly rent does not exceed five thousand dollars. This concurrent jurisdiction aims to streamline the eviction process within the parish. The bill also ensures that any matters filed before the effective date of this Act will remain under the jurisdiction of the respective justice of the peace courts.

Statutes affected:
HB708 Engrossed:
HB708 Enrolled:
HB708 Act 950: